ex·pi·ry

[ik-spahyuhr-ee, ek-spuh-ree]
noun, plural ex·pi·ries.
1.
expiration of breath.
2.
an end or termination, as of life or a contract.

Origin:
1745–55; expire + -y3

non·ex·pi·ry, noun, plural non·ex·pi·ries.
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expiry (ɪkˈspaɪərɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n , pl -ries
1.  a.  a coming to an end, esp of a contract period; termination: expiry of a lease
 b.  (as modifier): the expiry date
2.  death

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Expiry is always a great word to know.
So is interrobang. Does it mean:
a printed punctuation mark (‽), available only in some typefaces, designed to combine the question mark (?) and the exclamation point (!), indicating a mixture of query and interjection, as after a rhetorical question.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
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expiry
"dying, death," 1752, from expire + -y (1).
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Example sentences
If you want to get low cost rates within the coupons then take advantage of
  these to claim your discount prior to the expiry date.
The following table lists all of the outstanding warrants and their expiry date.
It seems possible that data as well as content will eventually travel with
  security, location and expiry policies attached.
Expiry dates add a sense of urgency, which retailers are eager to foster.
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